Beauty lowdown: the low ponytail

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Anna Heaton
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Your favourite low-maintenance hairdo is undergoing a chic renaissance this season. Having made headlines at the AW15 shows (think Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors among others), the low pony is taking it down a few notches to the nape of the neck. Super-quick and easy to do, it's the ideal solution for hair that just won't play ball. Take note.

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Seen at: Carolina Herrera

Slicked back into a wet-look style (just add British downpours) and secured with a long silver clasp, this low ponytail is the smart answer to an otherwise casual look. We're into it.

Picture: Photoshot

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Seen on: Vanessa Hudgens

Hollywood beauty Vanessa Hudgens and her infinitely long tresses took the catwalk look onto the red carpet, this time tied with a fine elastic. Proof that even beach-hair babes can achieve this look.

Picture: Getty

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Try it out

The key to nailing the sleekness of the low pony is the holy grail of hair products: the Tangle Teezer. Run one through your mane to make it smooth and secure with a metal-detail hair elastic. This one is minimal and easy to tie as many times as you need. Finish with hairspray.